verb
Uncommon
rinse
rihns
Rinse (verb) means to wash something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or residue. Example: “Rinse the vegetables before you cook them.”
verb
1
To wash something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or residue.
"Rinse the vegetables before you cook them."
"She rinsed the shampoo out of her hair."
noun
1
The act of rinsing, or a liquid used to rinse, such as a hair or mouth product.
"He gave the plate a quick rinse before drying it."
How to use rinse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo wash away soap or dirt with water.
Common pairings
rinse and repeat
mouth rinse
quick rinse
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Word forms
- Plural
- rinses
- Third person singular
- rinses
- Past tense
- rinsed
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_____ the vegetables before you cook them.
Etymology
From Old French rincier, "to rinse or cleanse," of uncertain deeper origin.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rinse” mean?
The word “rinse” means to wash something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or residue. In plain terms, to wash away soap or dirt with water.
How do you pronounce “rinse”?
“Rinse” is pronounced rihns (/ɹɛns/ in IPA).
How do you use “rinse” in a sentence?
Here is “rinse” used in a sentence: “Rinse the vegetables before you cook them.”
What part of speech is “rinse”?
Depending on how it is used, “rinse” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “rinse” come from?
The word “rinse” comes from Old French. From Old French rincier, "to rinse or cleanse," of uncertain deeper origin.
Is “rinse” a common word?
“Rinse” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rinse” have?
“Rinse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to wash something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or residue.
